Ellen Read
2022 - Present
2026
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Ellen Read (Democratic Party) is a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Rockingham 10. She assumed office on December 7, 2022. Her current term ends on December 2, 2026.
Read (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Rockingham 10. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
In December 2021, Read announced that she was leaving the Democratic Party and registering as an independent.[1] She ran as a Democrat in the 2022 and 2024 elections.
Biography
Ellen Read was born in Memphis, Tennessee.[2][3] Read earned a bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University in 2003 and a master's degree from the University of New Hampshire in 2011. Her career experience includes working as a grassroots and field manager with Open Democracy and NH Rebellion, a county coordinator with Public Citizen, and an adjunct professor of American government with Great Bay Community College.[2][3][4][5]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Read was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Read was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Read was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Fish and Game and Marine Resources |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 10 (3 seats)
Incumbent Michael Cahill, incumbent Ellen Read, and Toni Weinstein defeated Jeanene Cooper in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 10 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michael Cahill (D) | 27.8 | 4,074 |
| ✔ |  | Ellen Read (D) | 26.8 | 3,922 |
| ✔ |  | Toni Weinstein (D) | 25.9 | 3,795 |
 | Jeanene Cooper (R) | 19.3 | 2,833 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 23 | ||
| Total votes: 14,647 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 10 (3 seats)
Incumbent Ellen Read, Toni Weinstein, and incumbent Michael Cahill defeated Lela Love in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 10 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ellen Read | 28.3 | 1,195 |
| ✔ | | Toni Weinstein | 26.1 | 1,101 |
| ✔ | | Michael Cahill | 23.3 | 984 |
 | Lela Love | 22.2 | 940 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 4,225 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tracy Cogsdill (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 10 (3 seats)
Jeanene Cooper advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 10 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeanene Cooper | 96.8 | 827 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.2 | 27 | ||
| Total votes: 854 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 10 (3 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 10 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Cahill (D) | 22.6 | 3,449 |
| ✔ | | Ellen Read (D) | 21.6 | 3,299 |
| ✔ |  | Charlotte DiLorenzo (D) | 21.5 | 3,288 |
| Jeanene Cooper (R) | 13.4 | 2,041 | |
| Richard Chamberland (R) | 10.8 | 1,657 | |
| Jason Sank (R) | 10.0 | 1,526 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 15 | ||
| Total votes: 15,275 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 10 (3 seats)
Incumbent Ellen Read, incumbent Charlotte DiLorenzo, and incumbent Michael Cahill defeated Scott Blackstone and Jesus Duarte Apan in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 10 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ellen Read | 28.6 | 894 |
| ✔ | | Charlotte DiLorenzo | 28.6 | 894 |
| ✔ | | Michael Cahill | 24.5 | 767 |
| Scott Blackstone | 11.9 | 371 | |
| Jesus Duarte Apan | 6.1 | 192 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 12 | ||
| Total votes: 3,130 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 10 (3 seats)
Jeanene Cooper and Jason Sank advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 10 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeanene Cooper | 94.4 | 792 |
| ✔ | | Jason Sank (Write-in) | 3.5 | 29 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.1 | 18 | ||
| Total votes: 839 | |||
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2020
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 17 (3 seats)
Incumbent Charlotte DiLorenzo, incumbent Michael Cahill, and incumbent Ellen Read defeated Carolyn Scanlon in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 17 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charlotte DiLorenzo (D) | 27.3 | 3,829 |
| ✔ | | Michael Cahill (D) | 26.8 | 3,751 |
| ✔ | | Ellen Read (D) | 25.4 | 3,561 |
| Carolyn Scanlon (R) | 20.5 | 2,867 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 11 | ||
| Total votes: 14,019 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 17 (3 seats)
Incumbent Charlotte DiLorenzo, incumbent Ellen Read, and incumbent Michael Cahill advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 17 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charlotte DiLorenzo | 34.3 | 1,429 |
| ✔ | | Ellen Read | 32.8 | 1,370 |
| ✔ | | Michael Cahill | 32.7 | 1,365 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 7 | ||
| Total votes: 4,171 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 17 (3 seats)
Carolyn Scanlon advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 17 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carolyn Scanlon | 96.7 | 889 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.3 | 30 | ||
| Total votes: 919 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 17 (3 seats)
Incumbent Michael Cahill, incumbent Charlotte DiLorenzo, and incumbent Ellen Read defeated Harrison deBree in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 17 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Cahill (D) | 28.5 | 3,262 |
| ✔ | | Charlotte DiLorenzo (D) | 27.8 | 3,181 |
| ✔ | | Ellen Read (D) | 26.6 | 3,049 |
| Harrison deBree (R) | 17.0 | 1,947 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 6 | ||
| Total votes: 11,445 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 17 (3 seats)
Incumbent Charlotte DiLorenzo, incumbent Ellen Read, and incumbent Michael Cahill advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 17 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charlotte DiLorenzo | 34.3 | 1,169 |
| ✔ | | Ellen Read | 33.2 | 1,132 |
| ✔ | | Michael Cahill | 32.4 | 1,105 |
| Total votes: 3,406 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 17 (3 seats)
Harrison deBree advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 17 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Harrison deBree | 100.0 | 596 |
| Total votes: 596 | |||
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2016
Elections for the New Hampshire House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 10, 2016. Two seats in this district were vacant. They were previously represented by Marcia Moody (D) and Adam Schroadter (R).
The following candidates ran in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Rockingham 17 general election.[6][7]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Rockingham 17 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Michael Cahill Incumbent |
20.37% | 3,160 | |
| Democratic | Charlotte DiLorenzo |
18.45% | 2,862 | |
| Democratic | Ellen Read |
20.15% | 3,127 | |
| Republican | Josh Davenport | 13.76% | 2,135 | |
| Republican | Brooks Thornhill | 15.10% | 2,343 | |
| Republican | Edward J. Scanlon | 12.17% | 1,889 | |
| Total Votes | 15,516 | |||
| Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Michael Cahill, Charlotte DiLorenzo, and Ellen Read were unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Rockingham 17 Democratic primary.[8][9]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Rockingham 17 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Michael Cahill Incumbent | |
| Democratic | Charlotte DiLorenzo | |
| Democratic | Ellen Read | |
Josh Davenport ran unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Rockingham 17 Republican primary.[8][9]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Rockingham 17 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Josh Davenport (unopposed) | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Ellen Read completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Read's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Democracy reform, such as Ranked Choice Voting, Election Day Holiday, Ending Gerrymandering, and Campaign Finance Reform. Also Animal Welfare, Economic Justice such as livable wage, workers rights, and single player healthcare. Sustainability, particularly in agriculture and energy systems.
Bernie, because he has consistently stood for what is right, whether it was popular or not. Whether he upset other Democrats or not. He's fought many lonely fights, and never gave up.
Where to Invade Next
Integrity, selflessness, honesty. All of which are rare among politicians... Of both parties.
That policy makers should have the courage and integrity to speak up for and support the right things morally, even if it hurts their career or upsets those around them.
Waterfalls - TLC
There are no checks on the first house from the second house, but certainly it would be faster to pass legislation, for better or worse.
Algorithm based suggestions, modified by an independent and well qualified commission only when necessary.
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2020
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2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Ellen Read completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Read's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Getting big money out of the political system and restoring integrity in democracy and transparency and accountability in government. Economic justice and creating an economy and programs that provide for EVERYONE. Aggressively combating climate change and moving to clean energy, building, and transportation infrastructure that protects the environment.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Same as above: Democracy reform Economic justice Climate change/environment
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Of course. It's necessary to get anything passed. Civility is dying and we must revive it.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Algorithm with independent commission
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2023
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2022
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In 2022, the New Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 26.
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2021
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In 2021, the New Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 24.
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2020
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In 2020, the New Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 30. The session was suspended from March 14 to June 11.
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2019
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2018
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2017
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In 2017, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 4 through June 22. The state House met for a veto session on November 2.
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2016
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2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ NH Journal, "NH House Dems In Disarray As Members Flip, Flee Amid Allegations of Corruption," accessed January 3, 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 9, 2021
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 9, 2022
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Ellen Read," accessed May 24, 2023
- ↑ The General Court of New Hampshire, "Representative Ellen Read (D)," accessed May 24, 2023
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "General Election - November 8, 2016," accessed October 25, 2016
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "General Election Results - 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "State Primary - September 13, 2016," accessed June 22, 2016
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2016 Primary election results," accessed November 21, 2016
